[SJ6A-El] Automatic Transmission/Transaxle

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) INSPECTION [SJ6A-EL]
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) Condition Inspection
1. Inspect the ATF for the following to determine whether the transmission should be disassembled.
^ The ATF is muddy.
^ The ATF smells strange or unusual.

ATF Condition:

Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) Level Inspection





Note:
^ An overflow-type SJ6A-EL automatic transmission has been adopted with an overflow tube installed to the oil pan for inspection of the ATF level. Therefore, no dipstick has been equipped.

1. Stop the vehicle on a level surface and shift to the P position.

Note:
^ Perform with the AT cooled sufficiently (leave it for one night), ATF must be below 54°C (129°F).





^ ATF which collected in the overflow tube will drip when the overflow plug is removed, even when the ATF level is low, perform the following procedures.
2. Start the engine and idle it for approximately 1 min.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.





4. Remove the overflow plug, then inspect whether the ATF is dripping from the overflow orifice. If there is no ATF dripping, fill with ATF from the filler plug hole until it starts dripping.
5. Apply ATF to a new O-ring and install it on a filler plug.
6. Install the filler plug.
Tightening torque 23.5-54.9 N-m (2.4-5.5 kgf-m, 17.4-40.4 ft-lbf)
7. Start the engine.

Caution:
^ Perform the shifting quickly, otherwise, the oil temperature will exceed the proper range.

8. Shift to all ranges, from the P position to the D range, taking 2 s or more for each position or range, then after repeating the procedure two times, shift to the P position again.

Caution:
^ Do not shift from the Nm position when the AT warning light is illuminated.

9. Warm up the automatic transmission until the ATF temperature is 39-54°C (102-129°F).
^ For ATF temperature verification, the following two methods are available:
- Verification using the PID/data monitor "TFT" of the M-MDS
- Verification using the AT warning light illumination.
10. Verify that the ATF is dripping from the overflow orifice.





^ If the ATF is dripping, wait until the ATF is dripping with the AT warning light illuminated.





^ If the ATF is not dripping, add ATF using the following procedure.





(1) Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
(2) Remove the filler plug.
(3) Add the ATF until it starts dripping from the overflow orifice.
ATF
Type: JWS3309
Capacity (approximately quantity): 7.9 L (8.4 US qt, 7.0 Imp qt)
(4) Apply ATF to a new O-ring and install it on a filler plug.
(5) Install the filler plug.
Tightening torque 23.5-54.9 N-m (2.4-5.5 kgf-m, 17.4-40.4 ft-lbf)
(6) Start the engine.
(7) Wait until the ATF stops dripping.





11. Tighten the overflow plug with the specified torque by using a new gasket.
Tightening torque 17.5-22.5 N-m (1.8-2.2 kgf-m, 13.0-16.5 ft-lbf)
12. Wipe off any ATF drips after tightening the overflow plug.

ATF temperature verification using the M-MDS





1. Connect the M-M-MDS to the vehicle DLC-2 16-pin connector.
2. Verify the ATF temperature using the PID/data monitor "TFT".
3. Warm up the automatic transmission until the ATF temperature is 39-54°C (102-129°F).

ATF temperature verification using the AT warning light





1. Short the TFT check connector terminal A and B of the TCM.
2. Perform the following operations, to activate the control for the oil level adjustment. Continue the shifting operation from N to D, D to N within 1.5 s until the AT warning light illuminates.

Note:
^ When adjusting the ATF level, refer to the following chart and verify the specified ATF temperature (39-54°C (102-129°F).